Once again, it wasn’t the prettiest performance on Saturday for LSU, particularly defensively.
Coach Brian Kelly’s team found itself facing another early deficit and eventual shootout, but this time, the defensive unit made enough plays — namely a pair of timely interceptions — to get the win.
At 4-2, the Tigers still only have outside playoff hopes and likely can’t afford another slipup if they want to win the SEC West. They are, however, moving up three spots in this week’s US LBM Coaches Poll.
Here’s how the full top 25 looks in the coaches poll after Week 6, which saw a top-five team in Texas fall to rival Oklahoma.